ADD Question

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

Isnt ADD WAY too overdiagnosed nowadays? I mean for gods sake, is every kid who cant focus sick? Isnt it a little fast to make quick diagnoses? It seems like alot of people are being quickly diagnosed and pumped full of drugs. When my mom was a kid, she had similar problems(AS DO ALL KIDS!!!), and she got through it just fine with some family motivation. Thoughts? Opinions?

[Vindication]

I think it can be over diagnosed, but I also believe it is a serious problem people must deal with. but ye, I do believe it can be blamed for some basic problems.

[Maverick]

I agree it is over diagnosed. Too many doctors go with the quick fix (and profitable) solution to 'ADD' with just prescribing medication without really taking a full evaluation of what the root of the problem is.

[Falk 'Ace' Flyer]

It seems like normal behaviour to me. I have no clue what it started out as, but I had like 7 out of 10 symptoms on one site. Honestly, is it abnormal to get bored with something that bores you easily? Is it abnormal to stay intently focused on something that's a lot of fun for you? Is it abnormal to not pay attention to someone when your busy doing something else?

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

lol, of course not, thats why i see it as stupid, almost a fake disease

[Junky]

My brother has Adhd its not a joke. If he doesn't get his medicine he will be so hyperactive communication with him is impossible. Im a very tolerant person, but he does have a problem, when he doesn't take his medication and we make him stay still he will almost start shaking and stuff.

[MoveAlong]

Yeah, I think ADHD has been wayy over-diagnosed. Although it is a real problem, and many people face it, I don't think as many have it as doctors think.

[iJack]

I agree it is over diagnosed. Too many doctors go with the quick fix (and profitable) solution to 'ADD' with just prescribing medication without really taking a full evaluation of what the root of the problem is.
Exactly
It seems like normal behaviour to me. I have no clue what it started out as, but I had like 7 out of 10 symptoms on one site. Honestly, is it abnormal to get bored with something that bores you easily? Is it abnormal to stay intently focused on something that's a lot of fun for you? Is it abnormal to not pay attention to someone when your busy doing something else?
Lol, true
My brother has Adhd its not a joke. If he doesn't get his medicine he will be so hyperactive communication with him is impossible. Im a very tolerant person, but he does have a problem, when he doesn't take his medication and we make him stay still he will almost start shaking and stuff.
he is an exapmle of one of the poeple who need it.